It almost sounds too good to be true. Fifty years ago, two of the world's biggest comedians, Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett, teamed up for a comedy special that knocked the socks off American audiences.

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As legend has it, Burnett called her friend Ball to ask her to appear. Ball's response, "When do you need me there?" 

The hour of comedy and music was a glimpse at what Carol Burnett would create following this special's success. Carol + 2 eventually led to The Carol Burnett Show, which we all know propelled Burnett to the status of a legend. The special also validated Ball's funny bone was stronger than ever after more than 15 years at the top of the Nielsen ratings with I Love Lucy and The Lucy Show.  

The special has rarely been seen since it premiered half a century ago. But luckily for us, we'll be able to see the glorious special again the way it originally aired on television.

Time Life recently announced it's releasing Carol + 2 on DVD, which will be available on May 17. The DVD will also include the 1972 televised version of Carol's smash stage hit Once Upon A Mattress.